What can you tell me about the territory of the Philippines?
The Philippines is an archipelago composed of 7,641 islands and islets that are located in Southeast Asia. It is situated in the western Pacific Ocean and shares maritime borders with Taiwan, China, and Vietnam. The country has a total land area of approximately 300,0 area. The population of the Philippines is estimated to be around 109 million people, making it the 12th most populous country in the world. The capital of the Philippines is Manila, and the official language is Filipino (also known as Pilipino).